There are 4 ways to get from Methil to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Methil to Edinburgh by train
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The cheapest way to get from Methil to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Methil to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Grove and arriving at Queensferry Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leven and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Methil and Edinburgh is 37 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.
The best way to get from Methil to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £14 - £24.
The train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Methil to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from South Grove station.
Methil to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leven station.
The best way to get from Methil to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £14 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Methil, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from South Grove to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from South Grove to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £220–270
Markinch Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 756 550
- Website
- markinchcabs.co.uk
United Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 752 327
- Website
- unitedradiocabs.co.uk
Eco Friendly Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 363 636
Glenrothes Taxi Centre
- Phone
- +44 1592 743 743
Glenrothes Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 751 111
- Website
- glenrothestowncabs.co.uk
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
A& J Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 654 049
Aly's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1334 657 885
Starfish Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7790 021000
- Website
- starfish-taxis.com
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Methil to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Queensferry Street station.
Methil to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methil to Edinburgh is 35 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Methil to Edinburgh.
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